New Chapters
Dear Friends and Family,
And just like that, another year is drawing to a close! With the holidays in full swing and New Year's Eve around the corner, a lot of people tend to look back at what has happened over the last year. Reflection is certainly necessary to understand where we are and how far we've come, but the converse, the future, and what's next is where I want to live: in the next chapters that offer new opportunities and exciting prospects.
I'm definitely less in the "shoulda, coulda, woulda," mindset right now and more in the "wanna" and "gonna!" camp. I'm committed to ending this year looking forward to what we can and will do in 2024!
New chapter for Compass
After a period of cost cutting, Compass remains free cash flow positive. The company demonstrated nimble business management and adapted to a changing, and challenging market environment. What's more, the company will start 2024 strong as the largest Real Estate Brokerage by sales volume (2nd year in a row), and propelled by our $1.5B tech platform that is unlike anything else in this industry.
New chapter for the team
I am so pleased and honored to expand my team! This year Vlada Khomutova and Jacques Cohen joined Josh Roberts on our sales team and '24 is poised to be one of our best years yet. Their deep knowledge and passion for real estate make them invaluable colleagues. As adept negotiators, our team speaks the language of home, not to mention Russian, French, and Spanish, too!
New chapter for penthouses
Our penthouse listings at 100 CPS, PH and 11 Beach, PHA started new chapters this year and PHA at 35 E 9th, perched discreetly above the city in Greenwich Village, will be quick to follow. You all know I have a soft spot for penthouses, but more exciting than the homes themselves are the stories they bring. Real estate deals often come with major life adjustments—new chapters punctuated by new surroundings.
New chapter for downtown
With the opening of PAC NYC (of which I'm a founding Patron), the WTC site is feeling whole again. Over the past 22 years, what was once a 9-5 corridor of shadows is now a bustling 24/7 neighborhood. With some of the best transportation options including the NYC Ferry, the Financial District, South Street Seaport, and WTC have all completed an incredible transformation into one of the most dynamic neighborhoods in Manhattan.
New chapter for the NYC skyline
We’ve grown accustomed to construction cranes dotting the skyline, as the towers rise higher in nearly every neighborhood. The change in the skyline has been breathtaking, and 2024 promises to be another year in which the sky's the limit. While some new towers are met with thunderous applause, others face criticism for the changes they bring to NYC sight lines. Though change is part of the city, it is shocking sometimes to see it happen so quickly!
As we bid farewell to 2023 and look towards the future, I'm drawn to the city’s everlasting allure and enduring appeal. Moving into 2024, we anticipate continued excitement and innovation in the city's dynamic real estate market. Stay tuned!
All the best,
Toni Haber
Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker
Founder, Toni Haber Team | Private Client Advisors
TONI@compass.com | 917.543.1999
